Kicking off in Rhodesia

[PhiltheGreek]

I said this would happen

Zimbabwe crisis: Army 'secures' Robert Mugabe and takes control of Harare - latest news

Is it a coup? It certainly looks like Mugabe's chickens have come home to roost.

[Mordac]

I said this would happen

Zimbabwe crisis: Army 'secures' Robert Mugabe and takes control of Harare - latest news

Is it a coup? It certainly looks like Mugabe's chickens have come home to roost.

Radio 5 just reported that Mugabe is "safe", which is a pity...

[northernladyuk]

Send Liam Fox over immediately to land a trade deal with the new rulers. There must be an Empire 2.0 demand for British jam and tea.

[PhiltheGreek]

Radio 5 just reported that Mugabe is "safe", which is a pity...

Maybe they mean "safe" in the Dr David Kelly sense of the word. Though by the look of the awkward fat lad fronting the gig on ZBC, that level of subtlety is probably beyond them.

[SueEllen]

Radio 5 just reported that Mugabe is "safe", which is a pity...

He should have chosen his wife more carefully....

[vadhert]

Is this mugexit?

[northernladyuk]

The old man and I have our fancy dress planned out for the Christmas party.

[PhiltheGreek]

Blacking up and putting the fruitbowl on your head? I can only salute you but I fear that, even in Leeds, the racism police will be all over you. Or is it your plan to have him locked up over Christmas?

[northernladyuk]

Blacking up and putting the fruitbowl on your head? I can only salute you but I fear that, even in Leeds, the racism police will be all over you. Or is it your plan to have him locked up over Christmas?

It will be fine in Wigan.

[woohoo]

He should have chosen his wife more carefully....

At his age I don't think he cares or knows what's going on.